Meadway is in Hoddesdon and in Broxbourne district. EN11 8AT is located in the Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broxbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadway, Hoddesdon, EN11 8AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN11 8AE, EN11 8AA, EN11 8LG, EN11 8AD, EN11 8AB, EN10 7LF, EN11 8AS, EN11 8AG, EN11 8AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN11 8AT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 49.1% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.9% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.5% | 40.1% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 43.4% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 0.8% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.8% | 50.2% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 34.1% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 21.5% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 7% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.9% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.6% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 29.3% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.8% | 94.9% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 91.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 92% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadway was 75.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% lower than the Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadway has the 22nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South and the 119th highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Meadway, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-08-26 | £541,152 |
| 105 Meadway, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2021-02-19 | £578,057 |
| 62 Meadway, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2020-11-30 | £672,238 |
| 107 Meadway, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2019-07-09 | £556,582 |
| 103 Meadway, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-10-16 | £534,536 |
EN11 8AT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cross Catholic Primary School Upper Marsh Lane , EN11 8BN | - not rated | 130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheredes Primary School Benford Road , EN11 8LL | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Riversmead , EN11 8DP | - not rated | 710 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School Haslewood Avenue , EN11 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broxbourne CofE Primary School Mill Lane , EN10 7AY | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Barclay Academy Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | 2out of 4 | 447 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Broxbourne School Badgers Walk , EN10 7DD | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 2out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury Turnford Mill Lane , Cheshunt EN8 0JU | 2out of 4 | 5,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers Education Support Centre Old Essex Road , EN11 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | 2out of 4 | 3,058 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 3,576 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 4,133 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail Break Cafe @ Old | Hoddesdon Police Station, High Street | 384 yd | |
| The Spotlight | Borough Of Broxbourne, Broxbourne Civic Hall | 497 yd | |
| Saffron Restaurant | 25 High Street, Hoddesdon | 666 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 25B High Street, Hoddesdon | 666 yd | |
| Mezzom Restaurant | 27 High Road, Broxbourne | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | 8 High Street, Hoddesdon | 292 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | 23 High Street, Hoddesdon | 666 yd | |
| Stanboroughs Conservative Club | Stanboroughs Court, Conduit Lane | 833 yd | |
| The White Bear Public House | The White Bear, 95 High Road | 1,007 yd | |
| The Bull | 74 High Road, Broxbourne | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Fish & Grill | 29 High Road, Broxbourne | 746 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 49 High Road, Broxbourne | 746 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 29 High Street, Hoddesdon | 792 yd | |
| Li's Takeaway | 31A High Street, Hoddesdon | 792 yd | |
| Subway | 58E High Street, Hoddesdon | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys Supermarket, 55-59 High Road | 799 yd | |
| Asda | Conduit Lane, Hoddesdon | 833 yd | |
| Tesco | 61-65 High Street, Hoddesdon | 868 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Brocket Road, Hoddesdon | 876 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Limited, Taverners Way | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hoddesdon Open Air Pool (Closed) High Street | swimming pool | 227 yd |
| Robert Barclay Academy COCK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 583 yd |
| Sheredes Primary School BENFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| The Stewart Edwards Stadium 41 BARCLAY COURT 41 BARCLAY COURT PARK VIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Lowfield 29 EVERSLEY LODGE 29 EVERSLEY LODGE PARK VIEW | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Broxbourne Recreation Ground BROXBOURNE RECREATION GROUND BROXBOURNE RECREATION GROUND STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Fit4Less (Hoddesdon) 110-114 110-114 HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| Breen'S Gym (Closed) Brewery Road | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 41.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.